IHG has extended its buy-points sale, and you can now pick up IHG One Rewards points for as low as 0.5 cents each with a 100% bonus on purchases of 40,000 points or more. The sale was set to end November 5 but now runs through Tuesday, November 10 - that is just two days from today.
| How does the IHG points sale work? | |
This is a tiered offer: the more points you buy in a single transaction, the bigger your bonus. Purchases are processed through Points.com, and the bonus you see once you log in is the one that applies to you, since offers can be targeted and tiers sometimes differ by member.
Buy 5,000-10,000 points and get an 80% bonus (about 0.75 cents per point)
Buy 11,000-39,000 points and get a 90% bonus (roughly 0.53-0.61 cents per point, depending on how many you buy)
Buy 40,000+ points and get a 100% bonus (0.5 cents per point)
The bonus is calculated per transaction, with a 5,000-point minimum purchase to qualify
The offer ends at 11:59 PM ET on November 10, 2026
One practical tip: if Points.com rejects your IHG login, click through from an IHG email about the sale or from the IHG app instead. That path should still let you complete the purchase.
| How much are IHG points worth at 0.5 cents each? | |
The math is simple at the top tier. Buying 40,000 points earns a 100% bonus, so you receive 80,000 points for the price of 40,000. At a cost of $0.005 per point, that works out to roughly $400 for 80,000 points.
Whether that is a good deal depends on what you redeem for. IHG uses dynamic award pricing, so the best value comes from stays where the points price is low compared with the cash rate. For example, if a hotel costs $250 a night in cash or 20,000 points a night, buying those points at 0.5 cents costs $100, which is less than half the paid rate.
Stack the perks and it gets better. IHG credit cardholders get the fourth night free on award stays of four nights or more, and the IHG Premier card also gives a 10% points rebate on award stays. On a long stay, that can bring your cost per night down a lot further.
To test your own redemption, plug the numbers into the Award vs Cash Calculator before you buy.
| Who should buy IHG points during this sale? | |
This sale makes the most sense if you already have an IHG stay planned and have checked that the award price beats the cash price by a wide margin. Buying points speculatively is much riskier, because you cannot get your money back if prices or plans change.
Check award rates for your specific dates and hotels first, and compare against the cash price including taxes and fees
Log in to your IHG One Rewards account to see your actual bonus tier before purchasing
Buy only what you need for a booked or near-term trip
Consider buying in one transaction of 40,000+ points to reach the full 100% bonus
Use a shopping portal to earn a little cash back, and pay with a card that earns well on everyday spending
Points.com purchases do not code as travel, so a card that earns a higher everyday rate, or one where you are working toward a minimum spend, is usually the better choice. See what your IHG points are worth with our IHG Points Calculator.
| What are the catches with buying IHG points? | |
Annual cap: you can buy a maximum of 200,000 points per calendar year, and anything you already purchased in 2026 counts against it
Gifting limits: similar 200,000-point caps apply to gifting points and receiving them as gifts
Elite status: purchased points and bonus points do not count toward IHG One Rewards elite status
No stay earnings on award nights: you generally will not earn points on stays booked with points unless IHG is running a promotion that includes award nights
Targeting: the offer may be targeted, so your bonus tiers may differ from those listed
Posting time: allow up to 72 hours for points to appear in your account
Also keep in mind that this is not a rare opportunity. IHG has run 100% bonus sales many times in 2026 alone, including in October, September, August, and earlier in the year. If your travel is not imminent, you will likely see another chance, so there is no reason to buy more than you will use.
| Frequently asked questions | |
When does the IHG points sale end?
The sale was extended and now ends at 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
What is the cheapest price for IHG points right now?
The lowest price is 0.5 cents per point, which you get by buying 40,000 or more points in one transaction to earn the full 100% bonus.
How many IHG points can I buy in a year?
You can buy up to 200,000 points per calendar year, reduced by whatever you have already purchased in 2026.
Do purchased IHG points count toward elite status?
No. Both purchased points and the bonus points from this offer are excluded from IHG One Rewards elite status qualification.
🤓 Quick Trivia
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| The bottom line | |
At 0.5 cents per point, this is IHG's standard best-case sale price, and it can deliver real savings when award rates are low compared with cash rates. If you have a stay in mind, run the numbers and buy before the sale ends Tuesday, November 10. If you do not, there is no need to rush, since similar sales tend to return. For more ways to stretch your points, browse our Buy Points Offers page.
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